An endearing, multi-faceted lead (complete with emotional coming-of-age arc–see the big dive–and awkward and sweet summer crush), an unlikely friendship, a simple plot, cheesy alien robots, a charming 80s setting (the many song breaks are great), and classic Americana side characters (cue geeky stepdad named Ron and sniveling younger brother) all add up to a great family movie night movie, equal parts corny and cool and always fun. Cena’s Agent Burns never quite clicks with it though.
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